LE04 | AR-909 Drum Machine is a compact iOS instrument that emulates the sound and workflow of vintage 1983 drum hardware. It offers a hybrid synth and sample-based engine designed for live performance, songwriting, and integration into mobile production workflows.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Music producers and mobile musicians looking for vintage-inspired drum synthesis and AUv3 plugin compatibility.
What does it look like?
Key features
Combines synthesis and sample-based drum creation to emulate analog hardware tones.
Functions as a plugin within major iOS DAWs like GarageBand, AUM, and Cubasis 3.
Features real-time knob tweaking and MIDI-triggered pattern switching for live performance.
Enables synchronized tempo and timing when used in standalone mode.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for LE04 | AR-909 Drum Machine
How's the Music market?
The rivals identified
By Easybrain
Both apps target mobile music production, but they diverge on user skill level and monetization: LE04 focuses on vintage hardware emulation for producers, while Drum Pad Machine targets hobbyists with a grid-based interface.
- LE04 offers AUv3 plugin support for professional production, whereas Drum Pad Machine lacks advanced integration.
- LE04 provides focused vintage hardware emulation, while Drum Pad Machine relies on a broad, ad-supported sound library.
- LE04 maintains a paid model without ad interruptions, unlike the ad-heavy experience reported by rival users.
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Key takeaways for LE04 | AR-909 Drum Machine
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
This app provides a lightweight, vintage-inspired drum machine experience for iOS with full AUv3 plugin integration.
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